User ID: amsandos
Week Number: Week 1
Previous weight: 145
Current weight: 142

Lst night I listened to the PnP podcast and it talked about fat girl thinking. My challenge for this week - this month is to become aware of my fat girl thinking and to deprogram myself. So cultivating my fit girl thinking. I will do this by jounralling morning and night.

I am happy with my loss I am keen to let one good day follow another and when I have a bad day let the good day follow it.

I hope to be 5lbs lighter at least by the end of October.

Daily check in for Sunday
Food - Good day, ate junk at night.
Water - 64oz
Exercise -None
Steps-3,502

I don't know why I ate junk. I feel like if I don't eat a lot during the day, I some how feel deprived and make up for it at night. I ate some cereal and peanut butter. Ugh!
Onward, busy day cleaning and packing. Hopefully a ton of steps. I was going to ride my bike but it is windy. I may just try it to the store and back. If that goes well I will go for a ride. If I struggle too much I will do something else. Want to get exercise in early and get to the store before I get too involved here. I want to have healthy options here. I already started the laundry and soaking the life vests. I have a bad sense of smell so I am always afraid things smell. I had my daughter sniff all the life vests before she left this weekend. She said they smelled so I am cleaning them and hanging them out. Hopefully that helps. If not, then I will get new ones next year. I am soaking in oxyclean and laundry detergent so I am hoping that will do it. Cleaning the garbage cans too. It is going to be a fun day! Lol! I have to say, at least now in my head I have accepted summer is over. I do love it down here but I am ready to be home.

@nstephenson01 I was so hoping I would see a post from you this am. I woke up with an alert that there is a state of emergency in Montana as there were several feet of snow dumped in the Northern Rockies. Is that you? I swear one day I am making a map and putting a little dot with where everyone is in the world so I can properly worry! Lol! I also don't know why I got an alert, not much I can do from South Jersey. I hope you and your doggies are safe and warm.
@amytriesww Awesome loss! I am going to have to let you in on a secret, I don't know when it is decided that we move to a new thread. Sometimes we have a few days left and we move, sometimes we go into the next month before we move. I think it just depends where the end of the month falls. So with that long winded non explanation, you posted in the right spot! You have been doing so well and I really admire your consistency with your busy life. You really are inspiring!
@KatAdele HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I think you did great, you knew that you would be celebrating so you balanced it out with your calories during the day and exercise. Now back at it today! Great October goals! I especially like that you aren't cutting sweet treats out all together and it appears like you are slowly dialing them back. I think that is better in the long run.
@amsandos Awesome loss!! I agree with your thinking. Sometimes bad days happen, don't beat yourself up just get back on track. Not too long ago you weren't on track and weren't very happy with your progress. Look how you turned that around! What a great feeling! Btw, I think we are on the same podcast. Lol! I need to work on that too. Great October goals! You are going to have an awesome October my friend!
@Barbb1557 I almost forgot to respond to you! I actually came back to write down what you had said-progress not perfection. I like that. I hope you are feeling more like yourself today. I am glad you noticed that although you were feeling down, you didn't cook and eat like you used to. That is progress! Thank you for listing your struggles too. I have many of the same ones.

Sunday check in

Calories - logged & on track
Water - 2 l
Exercise - 30 min walk

It was a busy weekend and for whatever reason, I did not sleep well last night. Probably thinking about everything to do this week. Our younger boy is sick today and home from school. It feels like all of the back to school illnesses are circulating early this year.

We will give it a few more days to hear from everybody about you struggles and then list some topics.

A note to our new members that Pam and I record your weekly weigh ins on the Challenge spreadsheet. When we do so, we mark you entry as “insightful” to let each other know that we have recorded the weigh in. You can view the spreadsheet on the Challenge home page.

@jedachultz - You have great goals for the month (and year)! I totally relate to the overeating & snacking. A lot of exercise & activity often make me more hungry, or just plain old stress too.

@sleepymom5 - There is so much to do in closing down a summer place, hope that you get it all done and relax! Love how you listed the struggles that you have overcome. Look at how much you have accomplished! Btw, I did not draw that sign, just found the image on the internet!

@Barbb1557 - Thanks for sharing your struggles and I think they are common to so many of us. Sorry that you had a down day yesterday, but you still ate well and stayed on track, which is fantastic!

@amsandos - Amazing loss, congratulations! I noticed last week that you stuck to plan, and also made small decisions & choices that added up to doing so well this week. I like your goals and will also listen to that podcast as I think that mindset/thinking can really hold me back.

@KatAdele - Happy Birthday!! Love how you still got a work out in on your special day! Great goals and totally relate to the “danger zone” times of day for overeating.

@amytriesww - Another amazing loss, congratulations! You have been so consistent and successful! Can you remind us what you are doing? I take it Weight Watchers, but what about exercise, self-care, anything else?

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@tryingagain5 - That message above is for you, I sent you a friend request! Welcome to the team!

Thanks, I accepted both of your requests

I think my struggles are getting to a certain point and then giving up and gaining back what I've lost. I'm not sure exactly why, almost like I don't deserve to be a thin, healthy person. I know that's a silly way to think because I should be able to be thin and healthy just as much as anyone else.

Also, I have trouble on the weekends, especially when I have an event or get together, which revolves around food. Sometimes I do well but it's a struggle and sometimes I can't control what I eat at those times. I know what to do, it's just that I don't do it.

Nice loss @amytriesww! You've been so consistent. I'm in awe... definitely something I have trouble with.

Happy birthday @KatAdele!! Afternoons seem to be a struggle for plenty of us. We run low on energy and look for a quick fix.

WTG @amsandos! Ride that momentum and keep up the good work!

@Barbb1557 Sorry yesterday was a bad day but you did well with your food and that's great! Make today a good one!

Thanks for the advice and really good ideas @sleepymom5. I do need a plan for when winter really sets in. Hubby may/should be home and he has terrible eating habits. LOL Maybe make some of the vegetarian dishes I like and have them available so I can continue pursuing that area. No way my husband will go without meat. And I try to drink tea but I don't really enjoy it. Maybe I should look into mocktails...

Oh I just thought of another struggle... I hate feeling hungry! Its not like I'm going to die or get pregnant! Maybe IF will help in that area.

@Cafelelia thank you!! I keep trying to get younger and I stay incredibly active, but some of it is just good genes! My mother was 92 when she passed away and she looked more like she was in her 70’s!!

What a day! I got so much done but I am exhausted and my body is hurting Lol! I got all the outdoor stuff put away but except the hoses. I am hoping to get down with Daisy one last time and let her run on the beach. She loves it. (Dogs are banned from May-Oct.) I cleaned out the garage, the first floor and the second floor. Tomorrow I am hoping to do the third floor and then...back to PA...Ugh! Today I didn't drive at all, I figured why bother if I don't have to! Have a good night everyone!

@Cafelelia Another great day! September was an awesome month for you! I bet October will be just as good if not better. Hope your son feels better soon. There is a lot going around by me too . It does seem early.
@tryingagain5 I have a hard time at events like those you were at. I am really working on my overeating. I have noticed a lot of the times I am not even hungry. Just because I notice I am not hungry doesn't make it any easier to resist Lol! I have been planning before I go and it does help a little bit. 3rd shift is tough too. Are you always on nights or do you rotate? I always had trouble with eating when I worked night shift. I was hungry before, during and after nights. Some how I seemed to end up eating an extra meal. I like your goals for October. I think they are ones you will be able to reach. I share your struggles. I have been trying to just make small changes that I know I can do for the rest of my life. I have been losing slowly but it is better than giving up and gaining. You can check in at any time so no worries, you can wait until you wake up after 3rd shift.
@nstephenson01 I also share your struggles! I think a lot of us have similar struggles. Look at those successes! It is nice to see things that were a struggle aren't anymore. I like the idea of mocktails better then the tea idea! Why didn't I think of that Lol!
@lennoncpa I knew they were healthy but didn't know the reason! We have been getting a lot of good information from that Reader's digest lately! I looked up a few recipes for dairy free and they all seem to use almond milk. I guess you could play and see how it tastes with water.
@KatAdele Nice day! Maybe to start off you can exercise to relive stress? The adding distance to your runs could actually help two of your goals then. Good idea to plan before dinner tomorrow. Many restaurant's have on line menus. Making the decision ahead of time takes the stress out of doing it when you are tired or hungry. Hope you had a nice birthday!

Check in for Monday
Food IF on track
Water good
Exercise: running intervals, plank challenge
Steps 10,189

Check in for Monday
Food Logged and on track
Water over 80
Exercise: Bike 30 min, PT exercises and all that cleaning should count for something!
Steps 11,931 steps

Great day yesterday! I need to keep this going even with going away on Saturday. I have so much to do still before we go. I don't know why I am so focused on closing up this house when I have a trip lol! I am sure I will get it all done but I seem to head right to the fridge or pantry when I feel overwhelmed. I did well stopping myself and refocusing yesterday so I plan to keep that going. I have to head out to PT so I have to go. I will check back in once I am back in Pa. I really don't mind the drive but there just has been too much back and forth the past few weeks.



@twyla77 I forgot to put you on the chart last night for a late weigh in. I hope everything is ok. We usually hear from you by now.
@hope002 Nice day!! Keep it going!
@phoebe112476 Nice loss and awesome September!! I am sure you will hit or surpass your October goals. You are a whisper from the 150s now!
@Barbb1557 We are lucky to have you in our group! I knew you would be a good fit with us! I am not sure what you should set either, maybe ask your doctor at the next visit? I think mine are set at the MFP suggestions. Awesome job at the grocery store! You are really starting to make this a lifestyle!

Monday check in

Calories - logged & under
Water - 1.8 l
Exercise - 55 minutes circuit training

I am late signing on today as my little guy is sick again, and I have it too. I managed to fit in exercise yesterday and today, so maybe I can sweat this bug out. My energy may get low by the end of the day, but I will be putting together a list of our challenges later today or tomorrow and will share.

@sleepymom5 - Great day yesterday! I know your trip is soon and when is it? Do you have a plan or is it the type of trip where you can have a plan?

@Barbb1557 - Thank you for being such a great part of the team! Great day yesterday! As for macros, it is so individual. Some weight loss theories say that higher healthier fats are ok, so say more protein, and then again, if you are working out hard, some say more carbs. I think you can just go by what works for you and experiment a bit if you are not sure.

@phoebe112476 - Congratulations on the loss! Great September review and October goals! I so admire you being able to bust through a plateau. You are so close to a new weight decade, which is very exciting!

@hope002 - Great day!! I downloaded the plank challenge, but am first working with my trainer to make sure I modify side planks properly for my injury.

@KatAdele - Great day and hope that you enjoyed those pumpkin cookies!

@lennoncpa - You can soak overnight oats in water, but they may be bland to eat. You could modify a recipe by using water, and adding in a tablespoon or two of almond milk, or something else like cocoa, or fruit to give it flavour. I make my overnight oats with an almond/cashew milk (unsweetened, plain), and add different things like fruit, Pb2, and even greek yogurt for more protein. It is a convenient breakfast because it is ready to eat.

@nstephenson01 - The snow does look pretty! Has it disappeared yet? I live with three guys that like their meat too and I am a vegetarian! They will eat my vegetarian dishes, or I make a bunch of veggies sides, then they eat meat & I have something like veggie burger. My husband is a recent convert to Beyond Meat burgers, which grill in a very similar way to beef burgers. I like them too, but have half as they are quite big.

@tryingagain5 - I am a fluctuator and completely relate to what you posted about gaining back and your thinking around it!

Welcome new members.
I'm Tracy, 47, from New Hampshire. I have 2 boys 25 and 22. Both are having little girls, one is coming any day now the other in February. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 pounds forever. This is a crappy week as I am not feeling well, I have a horrible cold, hoping it passes soon. I was doing really good last week with my workouts, this week not so much.

My goals...
Log my food 5/7 days
Lose 5 pounds
Exercise 5/7 days
Drink plenty of water
Watch my snacks
Do better at checking in

Just let my cold pass for the exercise because I'm so exhausted.